GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 106% in our performance index. The Arc A580 is the cheaper option by $2,949 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 106% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A580 starts at $250 CAD against $3,199 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 175W for the Arc A580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 106%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,949 CAD over the Arc A580?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2023 |
